Hair Transplant Recovery Timeline & What to Expect – A Guide by The Eterne Clinic

Your Journey to Hair Restoration Begins Here

A hair transplant is not just about the procedure — it’s about the recovery that follows. At The Eterne Clinic, Powai, Mumbai, we guide you through every step — from Day 1 to full regrowth — so you’re never uncertain or anxious about what’s next.
Our FAAST hair transplant technique (Follicle Activated Advanced Synchronized Transplant) offers superior healing, less shock loss, and minimal downtime compared to traditional FUE. This blog outlines exactly what to expect after your transplant — week-by-week, including what you’ll experience, what care is required, and how soon you’ll see results.

Immediately After Surgery: First 24–72 Hours

• You’ll leave the clinic with a protective band covering the donor area.
• Some tightness or numbness may occur, but forehead swelling is rare thanks to our synchronized FAAST technique.
• A special post-op spray will be provided to keep your grafts moisturized and healthy.
• You’ll be called back to the clinic on Day 3 for your first head wash, performed by our trained clinical team.

🔹 Patient Tip: Sleep with your head elevated, avoid touching the recipient area, and keep yourself well hydrated to support healing.

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Day 3 to Day 15: Protected Head Washes & Guided Healing

• Your first clinical head wash is performed at our centre on Day 3.
• We guide you on how to gently wash your scalp at home from Day 3 to Day 15, ensuring grafts remain undisturbed.
• You’ll continue using the post-operative spray multiple times daily to aid graft survival and reduce inflammation.

🔹 Our Advantage: Most of our patients report no visible swelling or tightness during this phase — healing is smooth and predictable.

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Week 2: Scabs Begin to Shed, Healing Almost Complete

• By Day 10–14, scabs begin to flake and fall off naturally.
• The donor area is almost fully healed by this stage.
• Mild itching may occur — a normal part of the healing process.

🔹 Important: Never pick at the grafts — allow the scabs to shed on their own to prevent dislodging or damage.

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Weeks 3 to 4: Shedding Phase (Telogen Effluvium)

• Transplanted hairs may shed temporarily as they enter the telogen (resting) phase — this is completely normal.
• Thanks to our FAAST method and external energy support (Neofollic™), shock loss is minimized and early regrowth surpasses standard FUE results.

🔹 Patient Support: Our clinical team follows up regularly and can provide PRP or booster treatments if needed.

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Months 1 to 3: Dormancy and Root Activation

• Your scalp may appear similar to its pre-surgery state during this time.
• Beneath the surface, follicles are anchoring, revascularizing, and preparing to sprout new hair.
• Small acne-like bumps may appear — a normal sign of follicle reactivation.

🔹 Tip: Stay hydrated, eat nutrient-rich foods, and avoid harsh sun exposure or chemical hair products.

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Months 3 to 5: Early Regrowth Appears

• Fine, thin “baby hairs” begin to emerge from the recipient area.
• Hairline and crown areas start showing visible signs of coverage.
• Growth may appear patchy — this is completely normal during early stages.

🔹 Optional Support: Peptide boosters, PRP, and GFC therapy can enhance growth speed and hair thickness.

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Months 6 to 8: Visible Volume and Natural Flow

• Hair begins to thicken and blend naturally with your existing hair.
• Coverage improves significantly, and the hairline appears more complete.
• By this stage, most patients achieve 60–75% of their final results.

🔹 Styling OK: Light styling, trimming, and oiling can begin — always follow clinical guidance.

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Months 9 to 12: Full Results and Final Density

• Final hair density, volume, and texture become clearly visible.
• Transplanted hair is fully integrated and behaves just like your natural hair.

🔹 Results: Most patients achieve their full aesthetic outcome between 10 to 12 months.

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After One Year: Long-Term Confidence

• Hair continues to grow, thicken, and mature naturally over time.
• You can freely style, colour, or treat your hair just like your natural hair.
• Annual check-ups are recommended to monitor native hair health and consider preventive treatments if needed.

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Recovery Timeline Summary

Timeframe	What’s Happening
Day 1–3	Post-op band, zero swelling (FAAST advantage)
Day 3	First in-clinic head wash and home care training
Day 3–15	Protected daily head washes, post-op spray use
Day 10–14	Scabs begin to fall off naturally
Week 3–4	Mild shedding phase (telogen), minimal shock loss
Month 1–2	Dormancy phase, internal follicle activation
Month 3–5	Early regrowth — soft and fine hairs
Month 6–8	Thickening phase, visible hairline improvement
Month 9–12	Final density achieved, safe to begin styling
After 1 Year	Full maturity of transplanted hair — permanent results

What to Avoid During Recovery

• Do not touch or scratch the recipient area
• Avoid gym, yoga, and swimming for the first 10 days
• No helmet, cap, or direct sunlight initially
• Refrain from smoking and alcohol for at least 2 weeks
• Avoid hair colouring or styling until medically advised

The Eterne Advantage in Recovery: Why Our Patients Heal Faster

With our FAAST technique, we combine:

• Synchronized graft implantation to reduce graft trauma and out-of-body time
• Neofollic™ energy system to power follicles during surgery
• Minimal swelling and minimal shock loss
• 98–99% graft survival rate
• Custom post-op care protocols and daily recovery support

Our patients enjoy a smooth, medically supervised recovery, with less visible downtime and more predictable results.